K.G. Walters Construction is one of only four employers statewide to receive the Safe Partner Award from SCATS.
Worker advocates say the executive order is a major step toward preventing heat-related illnesses and fatalities as federal regulators continue developing a nationwide workplace heat standard.
A seafood processing worker suffered a severe hand injury after contacting an improperly adjusted bandsaw blade, highlighting the need for proper guarding.
A survey of over 1,000 safety professionals reveals that artificial intelligence and leadership support are reshaping workplace safety programs.
VPPPA says OSHA's decision to align VPP with its Recommended Practices framework will help employers strengthen safety and health management systems nationwide.
The state's agency and industry representatives will collaborate on efforts to improve construction workplace safety.
Musculoskeletal disorders develop quietly through repetitive daily tasks, requiring operations managers to monitor subtle worker workarounds rather than sudden acute events.
Twenty-five years of transition from paper clipboards to AI image recognition have drastically accelerated inspection speed, yet checkbox fatigue and unresolved hazards remain.
Futurist Dan Chuparkoff outlines how machine learning transforms 1,300-page regulatory books and raw incident data into instantaneous, live workplace insights.
While older employees sustain fewer total injuries, physiological changes and comorbidities cause modern workplace slips, trips and falls to become exponentially more severe.
Two occupational health and safety leaders have been recognized for their contributions to industry mentorship and development.
Traditional hard hats leave workers vulnerable to side impacts and falls, prompting safety managers to adopt advanced Type II head protection with internal liners and integrated chin straps.